165: Mothering the Mother: The Power of Doula Support with Kristin Revere

In this episode, I speak with Kristin Revere, the founder of Gold Coast Doulas, an elite-certified birth and postpartum doula, newborn care specialist, and passionate advocate for maternal support. Kristin shares her journey from a background in political fundraising and nonprofit work to creating a doula agency dedicated to providing evidence-based, judgment-free support for mothers and families.

Our conversation explores the crucial role doulas play in birth and postpartum care, the challenges new mothers face, and how intentional postpartum planning can make all the difference. Kristin also offers insights into the importance of sleep support, community care, and how her team at Gold Coast Doulas works to prevent burnout in both mothers and birth workers.

You’ll also hear about:

• (02:15) Kristin’s journey from political fundraising to birth work
• (08:47) The importance of doulas and how they collaborate with medical teams
• (16:22) How postpartum doulas differ from night nurses and newborn care specialists
• (22:50) The impact of sleep on maternal mental health and family well-being
• (34:18) Creating sustainable careers for doulas and preventing burnout
• (45:12) Supporting mothers in a way that prioritizes their needs and emotions

Don’t miss Kristin’s valuable insights on how doula care is evolving to better support families in their parenting journey!

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